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Fort Palmetto

Christ Church ParishHamlin Sound, South Carolina

Fort Palmetto is located in Charleston County, South Carolina certified as a historic location on Wednesday August 11, 1982. This location is a protected historic place because of historical significance relating to Defense, more specifically a Fortification. Fort Palmetto was nominated by as a historic location by State Government based on Event, Architecture/Engineering and its significance in Military, Engineering.

Fort Palmetto Information

Other Name: Civil War Defenses of Charleston TR
Ownership Type: Private
Type of Resource: Structure
Historically Significant Years Associated With This Location: 1861
Level of Governmental Significance: National
Architect, builder, or engineer: Unknown
Restricted Archeological Site: Not Listed as a Restricted Site

Fort Palmetto Size Data

Acres occupied by this site: 10
Number of historically contributing buildings: 0
Number of historically contributing sites: 0
Number of historically contributing structures: 1
Number of historically contributing objects: 0
Number of noncontributing buildings: 0
Number of noncontributing sites: 0
Number of noncontributing structures: 0
Number of noncontributing objects: 0